Pre-Lintel / Masonry Inspection
A significant percentage of Florida's new residential construction uses concrete masonry unit construction on the first floor — and in some cases on both floors. The masonry phase is one of the most structurally critical stages of the build. Deficiencies in steel placement, cell filling, or opening dimensions that go undetected here are extremely difficult and costly to correct once grout is placed and the structure is complete.
Pre-Lintel Inspection
The pre-lintel inspection is performed before masonry cells are filled with grout. This is the most requested single masonry inspection and verifies that all structural steel is properly placed, masonry has been installed in accordance with applicable Florida Building Code requirements, and door and window opening sizes and orientations are in substantial compliance with the approved plans. Once grout is placed these elements are permanently hidden.
Post-Lintel Inspection
Full contract clients receive a second masonry inspection after grout placement. This inspection confirms that cells, headers, and lintels were filled to the top of the wall with no voids. Visual inspection is combined with drone aerial imaging and infrared thermal imaging to identify any voided cells or unfilled structural elements that would not be detectable by visual means alone.
Why this Phase Matters
A voided cell or missing structural steel in a reinforced masonry wall is invisible after grout placement. It cannot be identified without destructive investigation. Independent inspection at both the pre-lintel and post-lintel stages — including infrared verification — is the only reliable way to confirm the structural integrity of your masonry walls before construction continues.
